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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.35, 3,051.62 and 573.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.35, 3,051.62 and 573.62 is: 860.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.35 : 3,051.62 = 573.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.35/3,051.62 = 573.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.35x = 3,051.62 × 573.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.35x = 1,750,456.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,456.44/2,034.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.45

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